Abstract
Purpose
Active learning is an important component of medical education and information literacy instruction. The purpose of this study is to provide a preliminary investigation to determine whether health sciences librarians consider active learning when making decisions about the library collection.
Design/methodology/approach
An online survey was conducted among health sciences librarians.
Findings
Nineteen librarians completed the survey and most are not considering active learning when making collection decisions.
Originality/value
Very little literature has been published about active learning as a consideration in collection development decisions by health sciences librarians.
Subject
Library and Information Sciences,Museology
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